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Driver cited after two-vehicle crash in Oak Bluffs »

OAK BLUFFS – On Thursday at approximately at 2:49 PM, Oak Bluffs Police & Fire-EMS Departments responded to the intersection of New York Avenue and Chestnut Avenue for a report of a two vehicle crash with one person trapped. First responders were required to extricate one operator from a heavily…

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Accused shoplifting suspect found hiding in back seat of car during traffic stop in Wareham »

WAREHAM – On December 19, 2024, at approximately 2:45 pm, Wareham officers were dispatched to Target, located at 2421 Cranberry Highway, for an active shoplifter. When officers arrived on location, the shoplifter was identified as, Amanda Manning, thirty-seven (37) years old, of Middleboro, MA.…

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Vehicle strikes utility pole and overturns in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – Falmouth Police report that as 7:41 PM, Currier Road is closed just north of Cape Woods Drive after a vehicle struck a utility pole and overturned. Eversource is on scene, however there is no ETA of road reopening. There were no significant injuries as a result of the crash. Police will…

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Hyannis man pleads guilty to gun and drug charges »

HYANNIS – A Hyannis man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to possession of a firearm and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. Timothy Lee Galvin, 32, pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and possession with intent to distribute…

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FEDS: HYANNIS MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO GUN & FENTANYL FELONIES ***  WATCH INITIAL HN ARREST VIDEO!  *** »

Above: HN video freeze frame of Galvin being taken into custody in Hyannis family neighborhood, with BPD booking photo and other inserts from June 2023.   BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – [DOJ MEDIA STATEMENT] – A Hyannis man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to possession of a firearm…

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Head-on crash reported in Bourne involving Provincetown Police cruiser »

BOURNE – A head-on crash was reported in Bourne sometime after 3 PM Thursday. According to reports, the collision occurred on Scenic Highway (Route 6) at Nightingale Pond Road. Two ambulances were called to the scene. Traffic was heavily backed up in the area. Motorists may wish to use Sandwich…

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Vehicle goes up in flames in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – Thursday around 11:45 AM, Yarmouth Police and Fire Departments started receiving reports of a fully involved vehicle fire on Whites Path with a possible burn Victim. Upon arrival units found a single vehicle fully involved and spreading to nearby wood pallets. Crews also found 1 Victim…

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Harwich officer named Officer of the Month for pulling girl from burning vehicle »

HARWICH – The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has named Harwich Police Officer Thomas Griffiths as its November Officer of the Month for his heroic actions on November 18, 2024. Responding to a fiery car crash, Officer Griffiths risked his own safety to rescue a teenage victim trapped…

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Motorcyclist injured in Barnstable »

BARNSTABLE – Just after 10:30 AM Thursday morning, a motorcyclist apparently lost control of his bike in the 4100 block of Main Street (Route 6A) in Barnstable. The damaged bike ended up in the middle of Route 6A causing significant traffic backups. The driver had unknown injuries and was transported…

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Vehicle strikes building in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A vehicle reportedly struck a building in Falmouth shortly after 10 AM Thursday. Officials responded to the scene at 101 Town Hall Square. The driver was not injured. A building inspector was called to check the extent of the injuries. The incident is under investigation by Falmouth…

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